Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t make them any less concerning for many of us. As we age, our skin undergoes several changes that lead to the formation of these lines, often appearing first around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. Understanding why they happen and how we can address them is key to maintaining youthful, healthy-looking skin.
Why do I have fine lines & wrinkles?
Fine lines and wrinkles develop primarily due to a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors:
Aging: As we age, the production of collagen and elastin in our skin decreases. These proteins are essential for maintaining the skin's firmness and elasticity. When their levels drop, the skin becomes thinner, drier, and less resilient, leading to the formation of lines and wrinkles.
Sun Exposure: Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are a major contributor to skin aging - especially in sunny Hawke's Bay. Prolonged exposure to UV light breaks down collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, accelerating the appearance of wrinkles. This process, known as photoaging, often results in deeper, more pronounced wrinkles.
Facial Expressions: Repeated facial expressions, such as smiling, frowning, or squinting, can cause fine lines to develop over time. The muscles beneath the skin contract with each expression, and eventually, these repetitive movements can lead to permanent lines and wrinkles.
Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, poor diet, stress, and lack of sleep can all contribute to premature skin aging. Smoking, for example, reduces blood flow to the skin, depriving it of oxygen and essential nutrients, which speeds up the wrinkling process.
Genetics: Your genetic makeup plays a role in how and when wrinkles appear. Some people are naturally predisposed to develop wrinkles earlier or more prominently than others due to their genetic background.
Treatments available
While fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of aging, there are numerous ways you can minimise their appearance and rejuvenate the skin.
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Xeomin® is an injectable treatment that naturally softens the muscles that cause wrinkles, particularly around the forehead, eyes, and mouth. This results in a smoother, more youthful appearance.
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Dermal Fillers is an injectable treatment that plumps up the skin, filling in fine lines and wrinkles, and restoring lost volume to the face.
Microneedling involves tiny needles that create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body's natural healing process and boosting collagen production. This can help reduce the appearance of fine lines over time.​
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Dermal Filler
Dermal Fillers can help support the structures of the face that have changed with aging, helping you feel more like you again.
Xeomin®
Treat your forehead, crows feet or brow with this cosmetic procedure aimed at improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
RF Microneedling
Stimulate the production of new collagen and the restructuring of existing collagen bundles in the skin with RF Microneedling.
SHOP ATOPIS
Atopis skincare is made in NZ and built around the revolutionary Myrecil Ingredient, which harnesses the power of nature and science to restore your skin's vitality.
Other Treatments
View all of our appearance medicine treatments here or book in a consultation to discuss what treatment is right for you.
Before & After Photos
Gradual, incremental procedures administered to the entire face over several months can yield a naturally refreshed and rejuvenated appearance.
Our objective is to maintain your authentic look while enhancing your overall freshness. Aesthetics Collective's treatments are customised to address each individual's specific needs and concerns. It's crucial to recognise that results may differ for every individual due to the distinct differences in anatomy and physiology among individuals. View more Before & After Photos here
Please take the time to read our Botulinum Toxin Type A page as this informs you of the contraindications and side-effects of these treatments. Botulinum Toxin is a medicine and must be treated as such, only to be injected by a Registered Medical Professional.
BOTOX® is a prescription medicine containing 100 units of Clostridium Botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of severe frown lines and associated ‘crow’s feet’ around the eyes. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialists about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: people with neuro-muscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning sensation or redness at injection site, temporary local muscle weakness including eyelid droop, decreased sensation and nausea. If you have side effects or concerns, talk to your doctor. A charge applies. Allergan Pharmaceutical, Auckland.
XEOMIN® is a prescription medicine containing 50, 100 LD50 Units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines on the forehead in adults. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Xeomin® treatment lasts about four months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Cautions: Generalised disorders of muscle activity; Infection or inflammation at the proposed injection sites, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects: headache, pain, swelling or infection at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye lids, lack of feeling & nausea. You will need to pay for this medicine. Discuss with your specialist if Xeomin is right for you.
For more information or for a copy of CMI please contact the NZ distributor: NZMS Ltd: 2a Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, Ph 09 259 4062. TAPS NA7621.